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        Where Does GEDCOM Come From?
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        Most genealogy software either uses GEDCOM files for its database or at least will
        allow the user to export data out to a GEDCOM file.
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        From the GEDCOM specification:
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        <em>GEDCOM was developed by the Family History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ
            of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) to provide a flexible, uniform format for exchanging
            computerized genealogical data. GEDCOM is an acronym for GEnealogical Data Communication.
            Its purpose is to foster the sharing of genealogical information and the development
            of a wide range of inter-operable software products to assist genealogists, historians,
            and other researchers. </em>
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        UncleGED does not produce GEDCOM files, nor does it modify the original GEDCOM file
        in any way.
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        In order to use UncleGED you will need to provide a GEDCOM file from another source.
        For example if you use FamilyTree Maker you can produce a GEDCOM file.
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        To export your Family File to GEDCOM using Family Tree Maker:
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        <li>From the File menu, select Copy/Export Family File (ALT, F, C). </li>
        <li>Click the Save as type drop-down list and select GEDCOM (*.GED). </li>
        <li>In the File name field, type a name for the GEDCOM file. It must have the extension
            .GED. </li>
        <li>In the Save in fields, select the drive and folder where you want to place your
            file. </li>
        <li>Click Save. Family Tree Maker displays the Export to GEDCOM dialog box. </li>
        <li>Make your selections from the dialog box. </li>
        <li>Click OK. Family Tree Maker creates the GEDCOM file. </li>
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        The steps for creating GEDCOM files using other software is similar to this.
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